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What's Happening?: How to vote for Marv Bradley for inspirational award

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08/19/2014 10:10:14 PM MDT

How to vote for Marv Bradley for inspirational award

Cañon City resident Marv Bradley is one of only 10 finalists nationwide to receive the prestigious Richard L. Swanson Inspiration Award that honors a member of Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness program.

The Cañon City Public Works Committee meets at 4 p.m. today at City Hall, 128 Main St. The committee will hear a street closure request for the Italian Festival Sept. 13; a sign code update; and staff and council informational updates.

The city administrator also will talk about CR 3A and energy conservation.

FUMC offers free food bank

The First United Methodist Church offers a free food bank from 10 to 11 a.m. the second Thursday of each month at the church located at 801 Main St.

For more information, call the church office at 275-0681.

Cañon Literacy Center seeking volunteers

Cañon Literacy Center is looking to tutors to work with children during the fall session that begins Sept. 7. Tutors are needed at 4:30 and 6 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are provided training for the user-friendly curriculum.

The fourth annual Bids 'N BBQ event hosted by the Boys & Girls Club of Fremont County will be at Harrison School, 920 Field Ave. Tickets are $25 each or $250 for a table of eight. For more information, call (719) 345-4038 or visit the club at 129 N. Fourth St.

Fireman's Ball slated for Aug. 23

The 115th annual Cañon City Volunteer Fire Department Fireman's Ball will be from 5 p.m to 2 a.m. Aug. 23 at Whitewater Bar and Grill, 45045 U.S. 50. From 5 to 8 p.m., Tommy and the Cruisers will perform rock, country and oldies during the buffet-style dinner.

There will be a silent auction during that time slot, as well. A live auction will take place from 8 to 9 p.m., and from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Side Project will sing songs from a variety of genres. Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from any volunteer firefighter, Fire Station No. 1 or at the door during the event. Tickets are $5 a piece for people who want to dance but not eat. Dance tickets only can be purchased at the door.